EH&S Site Safety Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Rigging & Crating in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a Site Safety Manager to ensure a safety-compliant work environment. Responsibilities include supporting field operations, conducting audits, managing incident prevention programs, and providing safety training. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of EHS experience and certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and OSHA standards.

This position promotes a culture of safety and requires excellent communication skills. Additional qualifications or specific safety certifications like ASP, CHST, or CSP are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Qualified to recognize safety hazards.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Current OSHA 30-hour Construction Card.
• 5+ years proven Environmental Health & Safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations through site inspection and safety compliance.
• Conduct daily audits and approve Pre-task plans.
• Provide ongoing safety and health related training.
• Manage site incident prevention program.

Skills

Safety hazard recognition

First Aid certification

CPR certification

AED certification

OSHA 30-hour Construction Card

Environmental Health & Safety experience

OSHA standards knowledge

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Academic degree in safety

3 years full-time construction safety management experience

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Site Safety Manager works independently under the direction of the Region EH&S Manager to perform multiple tasks, supporting many disciplines within the field Rigging & Crating group.
• Primary responsibility is to support field operations through site inspection, safety compliance, site investigation for incidents involving employees, material and equipment damage. Must support an incident and injury-free field operation of MEI sites and promote continuous growth safety culture.
• Effectively communicate all MEI EHS policies, guidelines, procedures, including regulatory changes and new business growth.
• Support MEI sites with all customers, and OSHA required training (Site Specific, Protocol, OSHA, Forklift, Etc.).
• Provide program, technical, and administrative support of management systems directed by the Region EH&S Manager.
• Work collectively with the Region EH&S Manager, safety, and operations teams manage all incidents and accident cases through investigations and root cause analysis.
• Manage site incident prevention program (SIPPS), Hot work permits, Confined Space, HAZCOM, Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s), and other applicable safety regulations. Coordinate with our customers in support of on-site safety initiatives, unique site conditions and mitigation of risk.
• As needed develop, prepare, and instruct on safe work instructions, procedures, and job hazard analyses (JHA’s).
• Conduct daily audits and approval of Pre-task plans using the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk, reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
• Conduct routine inspections and observations to evaluate environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
• Prepares and maintains all administrative record keeping and other administrative tasks as needed, such as site safety inspection reports, site audits, observation reports, customer specific site safety documentation and training records.
• Address and document all Safety violations by MEI personnel immediately.
• Provide ongoing safety and health related training and required certifications for existing employees, new hires, and sub-contractors as required.
• Participate in learning teams to develop more efficient processes/methods in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and assess conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluating the potential extent of resulting injuries.
• Work with the Region EH&S Manager on accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the organization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside firms and organizations such as vendors, OSHA, fire/police departments, etc.
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• Be qualified to recognize safety hazards; and
• Hold current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED; and
• Possess a current OSHA 30-hour Construction Card, updated every two years through an approved EHS training vendor; and
• Have either an academic degree in safety or a minimum of three (3) years of full-time construction safety management experience; and Hold at least one of the following safety certifications: ASP, CHST, or CSP.
• Minimum 5 years proven Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience or Safety experience in construction or manufacturing industries at a multi-site organization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with OSHA standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
• Possess OSHA 500 (Authorized Construction Outreach Trainer) (the training must be updated based on the frequency of version change [ e.g., NFPA 70E training must be updated as version changes are released every three years]).
• Datacenter experience is preferred.
• Three years of electrical safety experience on HV/MV systems.
• Five years of electrical experience.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E or other local equivalent training (the training must be updated as version changes are released every three years).

*MEI requires a 7-year Criminal Background check and Drug-testing. Placements at customer locations may require additional badging requirements.